Owner`s manual

6 Series OUTPOST
®
Wireless Callbox Field Programming
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H OW TO F IELD P ROGRAM 2-T ONE D ECODE (R ECEIVE ) C ODES ..................
For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode (receive) operation. The user is able to field
program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in Table 4 on page 13. These tone pairs correspond to field
programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios. In our example we will
program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone Decode (Receive) Code 94 frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9 Hz.
1. Refer to Table 4 on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0 and 669.9 Hz and
write it down.
2. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to
prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.
3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the
unit has batteries installed.
NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
4. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.
5. Press and HOLD the Program Button (See FIG-3 on page 6 for location). A "P" will appear on the program
display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.
6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep indicating that
the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.
7. Enter the 1
st
digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the
desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the
display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
8. Enter the 2
nd
digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the
desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the
display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
9. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that
programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for
another program entry.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.
Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.
10. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.
Turn the radio back on for normal operation.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone decode programming. If 2-Tone decode operation is
required, the 2-Tone Decode Code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.
2. When using 2-Tone decode for special applications (GateGuard
®
or Listen-In) the Feature Code must be entered first, followed
by the 2-Tone Decode Code. Programming any of the Switch Operation, GateGuard
®
or Listen In features listed below
requires re-programming of the 2-Tone Decode Code.
• No Switch
• Switch ON when called
• Switch ON when active
• GateGuard
®
momentary
• GateGuard
®
toggle
• Listen-In
3. The radio can operate only one 2-Tone Decode function from the list above when field programmed. Your Ritron dealer can
PC program the callbox to perform more than one 2-tone decode function. Contact your Ritron dealer for details.
4. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes
greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).
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